Getting our OpinionIf you are planning to carry out work that could be classed within one of the four forestry projects, you should ask for our Opinion. This is a formal process written into the Regulations. To help with this, just complete our Opinion request form (see below). In some cases, we may ask for more information before we can make a decision.

Applying for consentIf our opinion is that the proposed project will have a significant impact on the environment, you must get our consent for the work before you start. Your application must include an Environmental Statement.

PenaltiesIf you carry out work that would have required our consent and have not applied for it, or breach the conditions of a consent we have already given, the regulations allow us to issue an Enforcement Notice.